DRUG ANALYSIS TECHNICIAN

Soft Tox; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Soft Tox in the Charlotte, NC area seeks a Drug Analysis Technician to oversee daily operation and security of the urinalysis laboratory, performing chemical screenings for controlled substances.

You will analyze samples using immunoassay, maintain chain of custody, log testing data into multiple databases, and route positive specimens to national contract laboratories.

The role provides technical guidance and training to staff and may deliver expert court testimony when necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in a toxicology or urinalysis lab.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and QA/QC practices.
• Familiarity with data management and chain-of-custody procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation and security of the urinalysis laboratory.
• Perform chemical screenings and analysis for controlled substances.
• Log testing data into multiple databases and maintain accurate records.
• Route positive specimens to national contract laboratories.
• Provide technical guidance and training to staff and support court testimony when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Lab safety

Immunoassay

Data entry

Job description

Salary: $41,245.00 - $74,274.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026

Forensic Toxicology

The Drug Analysis Technician oversees daily operation and security of the district's urinalysis laboratory, performing chemical screenings and analysis for controlled substances while maintaining stsafety protocols. Key responsibilities include analysis of samples using immunoassay, maintaining chain of custody procedures, logging testing data into multiple databases, and routing positive specimens to national contract laboratories. Additionally, the role provides technical guidance and training to staff and delivers expert court testimony when necessary.